1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, both 1965 Holden FB Special and 1965 Honda S600 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 395 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden FB Special | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | FB Special | S600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |